Sydney Chandler on the Importance of Human Mistakes in an AI World

In Brian Tetsuro Ivie’s Anima, a proposal to upload consciousness into the cloud raises questions about what keeps relationships alive after the body is gone. Takehiro Hira’s Paul finds the idea enticing, while Sydney Chandler’s Beck worries that embracing AI could erase the very things that make human bonds meaningful.

Chandler said watching the world quickly accept AI has been striking, and that science fiction often points toward where we might be headed. She also sees a potential upside, calling it “a new form of film” that, if used correctly, could yield beautiful artistry.

Still, she stressed the need to preserve human imperfection: “My thing is, keeping the humanity, because I think art is when there are human mistakes involved and that is one thing AI cannot do.” Discussing how digital representations of ourselves can linger, Chandler reflected on watching past performances and the strange intimacy of seeing your own emotions on screen.

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